The 2025-26 flu season has been brutal, so far. At least 19 million Americans have had it, and it's not over yet. Flu season typically runs through May, so there’s still a good chance of getting the ...

A case of bird flu has been detected in a backyard flock in Kanawha County. According to the West Virginia Department of ...

Key Takeaways This season's flu vaccine didn't work as well as usual, officials sayA new virus strain did not match the shot ...

Flu season might be winding down — but don’t stash the tissues just yet. A little-known respiratory virus with no vaccine or treatment has been quietly picking up steam since the start of winter, ...

Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, typically spreads during winter and spring.

Interim influenza vaccine effectiveness for the 2025 to 2026 season appears to be lower than in recent influenza seasons, but still provides protection for children and adolescents and for adults, ...

Prior exposure to one strain of influenza virus may weaken children's ability to mount an effective antibody response against their subsequent exposure to a different flu strain, according to a study ...

Every winter, like clockwork, respiratory viruses spread across the country: respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as ...

Some surveys have shown that nearly 30% of people believe getting a flu shot can actually cause influenza. This belief is likely due to common side effects linked to the vaccine, including headache, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Illinois health officials report influenza activity is “very high” statewide, and COVID and other respiratory hospitalizations are ...

Many kids are scared of getting needles, and this can stop them getting vaccinations that protect that against the flu. Less than 1 in 4 Australian children were vaccinated against influenza in 2025.